Electrical Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Arizona; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with 5% match

Paid time off

Eight paid holidays

Team lunches on Thursdays

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to safely maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment to support continuous production operations. The role emphasizes VFD/PLC troubleshooting, reading wiring schematics, and adherence to safety policies.

Responsibilities include tooling changeovers, routine and emergency maintenance, on-call support, and mentoring team members while driving continuous improvement in an industrial plant environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as Electrical Maintenance Technician.
• Strong knowledge of VFDs and PLCs.
• Ability to read wiring schematics and blueprints.
• Experience in industrial plant maintenance and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Safely maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment and systems.
• Monitor extrusion tooling changeovers for efficient production.
• Perform routine and emergency electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and maintain VFDs and PLCs.
• Ensure safety standards and company policies are followed.
• Collaborate with supervisors to prioritize work and coordinate repairs.
• Document maintenance activities and recommendations.
• Respond to on-call emergencies and restore operations.
• Support safety initiatives and mentoring of team members.
• Assist with continuous improvement and tooling reliability.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC fault-finding

VFDs understanding

Read blueprints

Maintenance planning

Team mentoring

Tools

PLC programming software

VFD troubleshooting tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician

The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for safely maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment and systems to support continuous production operations. This role ensures the efficient execution of production tooling changes, performs routine and emergency electrical and mechanical maintenance, and supports overall plant operations. The technician focuses on keeping production equipment running reliably, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Safely maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment and systems to support continuous production operations.
• Monitor production schedules and perform extrusion tooling changeovers to ensure efficient and timely production runs.
• Perform routine and emergency electrical and mechanical maintenance on plant equipment, including motors, forklifts, and company vehicles.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting and maintenance on systems such as variable frequency drives (VFDs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Collaborate with supervisors and maintenance leadership to prioritize work, coordinate repairs, and support production needs.
• Document maintenance activities, including work performed, parts used, and recommendations for future repairs or improvements.
• Respond to on-call emergencies and provide timely support to resolve equipment failures and restore operations.
• Participate in and contribute to safety initiatives, promoting a safe work environment and adherence to safety procedures.
• Train team members on proper maintenance practices, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying recurring issues, recommending cost-effective repair solutions, and implementing process improvements.
• Assist with the maintenance and reliability of extrusion machines and related equipment, including tooling and associated systems.

Essential Skills

• At least 10 years of experience working as an Electrical Maintenance Technician.
• Strong proficiency in routine electrical troubleshooting and maintenance, including work with VFDs and PLCs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and wiring schematics accurately.
• Ability to operate general office equipment and use maintenance-related applications on a microcomputer.
• Demonstrated experience safely maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial plant equipment and systems.
• Experience performing both routine and emergency electrical and mechanical maintenance in a production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience with extrusion machines and extrusion tooling changeovers is a plus.
• Experience maintaining motors, forklifts, and company vehicles in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge in documenting maintenance activities and using maintenance software or applications.
• Experience collaborating with supervisors and maintenance leadership in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Ability to train and mentor team members on maintenance procedures and safety practices.
• Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement within a production facility.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, along with paid time off and a 401(k) plan featuring a 5% employer match. The organization supports financial and personal well-being through employer-paid short-term disability, bereavement leave, and eight paid holidays. Team members enjoy a positive, team-oriented culture highlighted by catered paid lunches every Thursday, creating a supportive and engaging environment that values work-life balance and employee appreciation.

Work Environment

The role follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with participation in on-call rotations to support emergency maintenance needs. Work is performed in an industrial plant environment focused on continuous production operations, with regular interaction with extrusion machines, motors, forklifts, and other production equipment. The technician uses maintenance-related applications on microcomputers and general office equipment to document work and support operations. The environment emphasizes safety, reliability, and collaboration, with expectations for adherence to safety procedures and readiness to respond to urgent equipment issues as needed.